Super Network Wars Omega: Suikoden Pilipinas (also known as just Super Network Wars) is an ongoing Mega CrossoverFan Fic written by MoonlightBomber, with some of the earlier chapters written by an acquaintance of his. It's written bilingually — in English and Filipino, in the style of an RPG.

The bulk of the adventure rests in the two forming the 108 Stars of Destiny, consisting of several personae from different places and dimensions — and from it, an army (named the Nueva Liga Filipina) which will stop the Eldritch Abomination from wreaking havoc to the Philippines once more.

And their adventure began from just a simple ratings game involving two major Philippine TV networks, ABS-CBN and GMA, which turned into a full-fledged literal war (hence the title).

Air-Vent Passageway: Some members of the Nueva Liga Filipina have to crawl through this in order to stop the poisons from being administered into the food of the VIPs at the 12th ASEAN Summit, in Episode 27.

Another Dimension: There are several dimensions brought up in this story — the Advent Void, where Kris Aquino was sent to after her second defeat; a Dream World where the Blessed Beings and other Spirit Advisors actually communicate with Matthew Luke and Hyacinth; and a dimension where Jeremy was sent to after he was beaten up by Wendy.

Attack of the 50-Foot Whatever: The Brutalizer, which was summoned by a third party (in the form of a possession spell at first) to mess up the ABS-CBN vs. GMA mecha showdown.

Bullet Hell: Used as a Humongous MechaCombination Attack to finish off The Brutalizer and end the ABS-CBN vs. GMA mecha showdown without either party (and even innocent bystanders) getting hurt entirely (save from a HeroicSuicide Attack from Gozon and Abrera, who didn't want their spirits to be abused after they have realized the error of their ways).

Gratuitous Japanese: This is a result of the N3 Collective erecting a "sub-only globe" that forces more than half of the Philippine population to speak Japanese (and having subtitles displayed in English, Filipino, and every other Philippine dialect, making this a supernatural aversion of Reality Has No Subtitles).

Hate Plague: Sandara suffers from this at first, and Hero accuses Joseph of administering one to her. As the story progresses further, the Big BadEldritch Abomination turns out to be a concentrated version of this, born from all the negative energy generated throughout Philippine history.

In a biological version, the members of the Magdalo Group, as well as other people who oppose President Arroyo voluntarily have their bodies injected with a concoction composed of Orphnoch DNA, Las Plagas, and Makamou DNA in order to amplify their anger and hatred that will be needed to put Arroyo to her knees.

Hollywood Hacking: The new Robot Maid by Kurusugawa Electronics, HMX-14 Chenelyn, was manipulated by a communist hacker and was then used against her predecessors, Multi and Serio (and the company itself).

Home Base: Balay Kapatiran ("house of the brotherhood"), the headquarters of the Nueva Liga Filipina.

Hopeless Boss Fight: Several times in the story. Early examples include Michael V., Genjo Sanzo, and Angel Locsin versus Wilma Galvante; and the Nueva Liga Filipina versus the pirates and, later on, DJ Mo Twister.

Non-Standard Game Over / Downer Ending: If Matthew Luke loses the duel against Kira in episode 48, he will be killed off by Kira. A week after, Hyacinth announces the dissolving of the Nueva Liga Filipina during Matt's burial, and the fate of the Philippines will be fatally uncertain.

Oh Crap!: When Gozon and Abrera realize they're on the receiving end of two Gundams.

The Rival: There are several duos of rivals in this story. In the preliminary chapters, we have Hero and Henry, Hero and Joseph, and Korina and Mel.

Screwed by the Network:invoked Episode 3 marks the start of the axing of Maria Watches Over Us on ABS-CBN (which also happened in Real Life). This made the anime's characters (especially Sachiko and Yumi, who are later drafted into the Nueva Liga Filipina) very concerned about their job security at ABS-CBN.

Sibling Rivalry: Hero and Henry Angeles. At first, Hero blames his older brother Henry for his missed opportunity to dub Voltes V alongside his love, Sandara Park. This rivalry later turns into a Cain and Abel situation, with Henry taking the Cain role.

The Siege: In episode 53, Balay Kapatiran is invaded by the combined forces of several people who are against President Arroyo and are led by Lt. Trillanes. Since Balay Kapatiran is built out of Matthew Luke and Hyacinth's houses, the childhood friends must defend their base at all costs.

Storming the Castle: Several times. Places include the offices of Magic 89.9, the ABC-5 compound, Kris Aquino's Shadow Palace (formerly the Metropolitan Theater in Manila), and the Magdalo-occupied Manila Peninsula hotel.

Take That: There are innumerable "take that"s directed at several things, like Philippine politics and the All Anime Is Naughty Tentacles stereotype. Basically, if the author feels like doing a "take that", he will do so in any form, even nominating a personality as a villain.

Troll: In episode 53, the Nueva Liga Filipina's official blog is swamped with these. Due to Reverie's handy advice on IP tracking, the Magdalo Group is found out to be the main source of those trolls.

Unusual Chapter Numbers: The very first episode of Super Network Wars is numbered zero. Plus, an insert episode which strives to explain the background behind the sending of some of the characters to the Philippines (which is numbered 1.5) was originally published after episode 37.

What Is This, X?: Matthew Luke scratches his head due to the fact that the Magdalo Group has taken pages from Contra (the fortified entrance of the Manila Peninsula), Doom (the usage of colored keycards to unlock doors), and Wolfenstein 3D (two German-speaking Magdalo soldiers).

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